3/4 c. soft shortening - butter or 1/2 butter & 1/2 butter
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Chill dough before rolling and cutting with a cookie cutter. Great for decorated Christmas cookies.

Bake at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes.